National Conference President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah today, August 7, said his party would not enter into a pre-poll alliance with any party for the upcoming Assembly elections. "We will not enter into any alliance with any party, totally not," he said.
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New Delhi, August 7: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing for the launch of the Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8), expected on August 15. The satellite will be launched aboard the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, as confirmed by ISRO sources on Tuesday, August 6. Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi expressed grave concerns during an All-Party meeting about the worsening situation in Bangladesh.
The meeting was convened to discuss the implications of recent unrest in the neighbouring country. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar informed the Rajya Sabha that India is closely monitoring the situation, particularly regarding minorities in Bangladesh, and has heightened vigilance at its borders. Additionally, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has reached out to the Ministry of External Affairs, urging for the safe return of students stranded in Bangladesh amid the civil unrest. India Monitoring Situation With Regard to Minorities in Bangladesh, Says EAM S Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha (Watch Video).
On the global front, Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has dissolved parliament as of August 6 amidst rising violence and political instability. This action follows student-led protests demanding parliamentary dissolution and has led to further unrest in the country. In a related development, the US government has revoked the visa of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who recently resigned and fled to India. Hasina, currently under protection in India, is contemplating asylum in the UK. US Presidential Election 2024: Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz As Running Mate.
In the US, Vice President Kamala Harris has named Minnesota Governor Tim Walz her running mate for the 2024 presidential election, a strategic move designed to strengthen her campaign. In a noteworthy diplomatic gesture, Indian President Droupadi Murmu was honoured with the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian award of Fiji, highlighting the strong ties between the two nations.
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